Nutrition Elixir

🩸HOW TO MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

1. Start with a protein-rich breakfast
Skip the sugary cereals! Begin your day with eggs, Greek yogurt, or a protein smoothie to keep your blood sugar steady for hours.

2. Add apple cider vinegar (ACV) before meals
Mix 1 tablespoon in a glass of water before a carb-heavy meal to reduce glucose spikes naturally.

3. Follow the veggie-first rule
Eat your salad or sautéed veggies first. Fiber acts like a shield, slowing down sugar absorption from carbs.

4. Pair carbs with protein & healthy fats
Combine brown rice with fish and avocado, or roti with paneer and veggies to prevent sugar surges.

5. Add cinnamon to meals
Sprinkle cinnamon on oatmeal, coffee, or smoothies – it improves insulin sensitivity and tastes amazing.

6. Choose fiber + protein snacks
Nuts, boiled eggs, hummus with cucumber sticks – all help maintain energy without a sugar crash.

7. Take a 10-minute walk after meals
Just a short stroll after eating can significantly lower post-meal glucose levels.

8. Mini squats or calf raises after eating
If you can’t walk, do quick squats or calf raises near your desk to keep glucose in check.

9. Stay hydrated
Dehydration can make blood sugar rise. Keep sipping water through the day.

10. Sleep 7–8 hours
Poor sleep = higher cortisol = higher blood sugar. Prioritize quality sleep for hormonal balance

11. Green tea or herbal tea between meals
Green tea supports insulin sensitivity and helps reduce cravings naturally.

*𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: The content is offered on an informational basis only, and is not intended to be a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health provider before making any adjustment to a medication or treatment you're
currently using, and/or starting any new medication or treatment.

Vegetarians are at risk of deficiency because B12 is primarily found in animal products. This happens because plants don't produce B12 themselves; it's synthesized by bacteria, often found in animal products. So, unless they consume fortified foods or take foods rich in B12 consciously, , vegetarians may not get enough B12.

Listed foods for vegetarians to help you increase your vitamin B12 naturally :

*VEGETARIAN SOURCES OF Vit.B12*

📍Fermented Food - Curd/ Chaans/ Idli/ Dosa/
Kanji/Kimchi/Homemade Pickles/Ambali
📍Nutritional Yeast
📍Dairy Products - Milk/Curd/Paneer/Cheese/📍Butter
📍Walnuts
📍Mushroom
📍Sprouted Legumes
📍Fortified Cereals
📍Chickpeas
📍Soy Products /Tofu
📍Spinach
📍Beetroot
📍Potatoes
📍Avocado

🌼 Janmashtami Fasting Made Healthy 🌼
Fasting doesn’t have to mean feeling weak or tired, it can actually be nourishing! 🪔
Here’s a wholesome vrat-friendly plan with foods that keep your energy steady, your digestion light, and your mood festive all day. ✨💛

Because the right vrat food = more devotion, less fatigue. 🙏🥥

➡️Start your Day with 1 Glass Plain Water.
➡️For Breakfast have 1 Glass Plain Milk with Dry-Fruits or Smoothie
➡️At 12 Pm have 1 Glass Buttermilk without Salt.
➡️For Lunch you can have 1 Bowl Fruits or you can have Makhana Kheer with Added Dry-Fruits.
➡️In Evening have 1 Cup Tea with Makhana or Peanuts
➡️At 12Am (after rituals) you can have Kuttu ka cheela with 1 Bowl Curd and Salad or you can have Samak Rice Khichdi with some Paneer Veggies and Curd.
➡️Last but not the least have 1 Cup Green Tea.